Bio

Penny Flows is a Danish artist and singer-songwriter blending indie folk and pop into heartfelt, atmospheric songs. Her music is rooted in personal storytelling, exploring themes like love, loss, and self-discovery. With a tender yet empowering voice, Penny creates space for emotion and introspection. Drawing inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell, Tina Dico, and Alanis Morissette, she invites listeners into a world where stories and melodies flow together.

Photo: Lenka Švidrnochová

I’m from the small town of Hadsund in northern Denmark. My journey into music has been anything but conventional. After years in New York’s design world, a life-changing accident, and a spiritual awakening, I realized I was living someone else’s story. I needed to step away and find my own voice.

In Costa Rica, during a period of solitude and reflection, I picked up a ukulele and began writing the songs that now form the heart of my music. Through this process, I discovered that self-expression is not just a creative outlet — it’s a path to deep healing. I gradually let go of perfectionism, self-doubt, and external expectations, using design thinking to literally redesign my life. From singing in the shower to booking my own gigs and releasing music independently, I learned to trust my voice and embrace the journey.

My music blends indie folk and pop into atmospheric, heartfelt songs, drawing inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell, Tina Dico, and Alanis Morissette. On stage, I combine storytelling with presence, whether performing solo, as a duo, or with a full band. Each show is an invitation into a world where time slows, emotions rise, and the music lingers long after the last note.

Through this journey and the songs I create, I offer experiences that heal, inspire, and connect — turning vulnerability into shared strength and honesty into art.

Hi, i’m Pernille Karlsen, the artist behind Penny Flows.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

  • Brønshøj Songwriter Festival (2025)

  • JJ Paulo & Friends at Magasin (2025)

  • Support for Freja Kirk at Grim (2025)

  • Fatter Eskil Prisen (2024)

  • International concerts (2021-2023)

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REWRITTEN
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REWRITTEN

Finding my way back
Creating a new track
A record of a story 
In all of its glory 
And when the stars appear
You will always find me there
Shining my light back 
To your heart 

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ABOUT TIME
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ABOUT TIME

Let’s build a blanket fort and
Let our inner child loose
Explore each others worlds
Like grownups would never do
Show me your sanctuary
And I’ll show you mine
When we make love
We become divine

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NEW LIGHT ON MEMORY LANE
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NEW LIGHT ON MEMORY LANE

New light on Memory Lane
Rewriting the story once again
New light on Memory Lane
Keep the good ones
Allow the rest to fade

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BRUISES
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BRUISES

I walk you talk
This is the same old story
Where are we going
I don’t know
But let’s go

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